Community Broadcasting
- Social Sciences
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 95 pages
- 6 units
This course explores the principles and practices of community broadcasting. It covers the concept of community, broadcasting, and community broadcasting, examining their characteristics and objectives. The course delves into content planning, broadcast personnel, regulation, licensing, and funding. It also examines the historical emergence and challenges of community broadcasting in Nigeria, providing a comprehensive understanding of its role in development.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of BCJ322, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
BCJ322 · UNIT 2: THE CONCEPT OF BROADCASTING
Community may also be embodied in a physical structure, such as a mosque, a church, a choir group, or a recreation club etc. These are also known as geographical communities- that is communities are located in a particular space and locality such as communities in Kurmi Mashi (Kaduna state), Ankpa (Kogi State), Okigwe (Imo State), Agege (Lagos State) etc.
What you should be able to do
- Define community broadcasting and its role in society
- Explain the regulatory framework for community broadcast stations
- Identify sources of funding for community broadcasting
- Describe the characteristics of a community broadcast station
- Analyze the challenges facing community broadcasting in Nigeria
What it prepares you for
- Broadcast Journalist
- Community Media Manager
- Media Regulatory Officer
- Communication Specialist
- Program Producer
- Media
- Telecommunications
- Government
- Non-profit
- Education
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Core Concepts
Unit 2: Regulation, Licensing, And Funding Of Community Broadcasting
Understanding the legal and regulatory frameworks requires careful study of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) guidelines and the Nigerian Broadcasting Code.
- Module 2: Core Concepts
Unit 3: Community Broadcasting In Nigeria
The historical context and socio-political factors influencing community broadcasting in Nigeria require critical analysis and synthesis.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 33 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Understanding The Concept Of Community · 3 hours
Read the introduction to understand the context of community.. Define community and differentiate between types of communities.. Identify characteristics of a community and relate to real-world examples..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 2: The Concept Of Broadcasting · 3 hours
Define broadcasting and its evolution from an agricultural term.. Explain the types of broadcast media and their unique features.. Differentiate between radio and television broadcast media..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Defining Community Broadcasting · 3 hours
Define community broadcasting and differentiate it from community media.. Identify the functions, characteristics, principles, and objectives of community broadcasting.. Reflect on the role of community broadcasting in national development..
- Week 4Module 2: Core Concepts
Unit 1: Content, Planning And Broadcast Personnel · 3 hours
Understand the importance of content and planning in community broadcast programs.. Identify factors to consider when planning broadcast content.. Familiarize yourself with the roles of broadcast personnel..
- Week 5Module 2: Core Concepts
Unit 2: Regulation, Licensing, And Funding Of Community Broadcasting · 3 hours
Understand the regulatory framework for community broadcast stations.. Learn the process of licensing community broadcast media.. Explore funding sources and ownership models for community broadcasting..
- Week 6Module 2: Core Concepts
Unit 3: Community Broadcasting In Nigeria · 3 hours
Examine the factors responsible for the emergence of community broadcasting in Nigeria.. Identify the challenges confronting community broadcasting.. Understand the legal aspects of community broadcasting in Nigeria..
- Week 7Module 2: Core Concepts
Unit 4: Community Broadcast Station · 3 hours
Describe community radio and its principles.. Identify the models of community radio.. Understand the role of community radio in national development..
- Week 8Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Understanding The Concept Of Community · 2 hours
Review the concept of community, its types, and characteristics..
- Week 9Module 1: Introduction
Unit 2: The Concept Of Broadcasting · 2 hours
Review the definition of broadcasting, types of broadcast media, and the nature of radio and television..
- Week 10Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Defining Community Broadcasting · 2 hours
Review the definitions, functions, characteristics, principles, and objectives of community broadcasting..
- Week 11Module 2: Core Concepts
Unit 1: Content, Planning And Broadcast Personnel · 2 hours
Review content planning and the roles of broadcast personnel..
- Week 12Module 2: Core Concepts
Unit 2: Regulation, Licensing, And Funding Of Community Broadcasting · 2 hours
Review regulation, licensing, and funding of community broadcasting..
- Week 13Module 2: Core Concepts
Unit 3: Community Broadcasting In Nigeria · 2 hours
Review the emergence, challenges, and legal aspects of community broadcasting in Nigeria..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a detailed study schedule allocating specific time slots for each unit.
- Summarize key concepts and definitions from each unit in your own words.
- Practice applying the principles of community broadcasting to real-world scenarios.
- Review past assignments and tutor-marked assessments to identify areas for improvement.
- Focus on understanding the regulatory framework and licensing requirements for community broadcast stations.
- Develop a strong understanding of the historical and socio-political context of community broadcasting in Nigeria.
- Prepare concise notes on the key characteristics and models of community broadcast stations.
- Practice answering essay questions on the role of community broadcasting in national development.
- Form study groups with classmates to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.
- Prioritize studying the units identified as peak difficulty periods, focusing on the specific reasons for their complexity.
Questions students ask about this course
What is BCJ322 about?
This course explores the principles and practices of community broadcasting. It covers the concept of community, broadcasting, and community broadcasting, examining their characteristics and objectives. The course delves into content planning, broadcast personnel, regulation, licensing, and funding. It also examines the historical emergence and challenges of community broadcasting in Nigeria, providing a comprehensive understanding of its role in development.
How many units does BCJ322 have?
BCJ322, Community Broadcasting, has 6 units across 2 modules, over 95 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is BCJ322?
BCJ322 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Social Sciences.
Is BCJ322 hard?
BCJ322 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does BCJ322 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 6 units.
How is BCJ322 assessed?
BCJ322 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with BCJ322?
Broadcast Journalist, Community Media Manager, Media Regulatory Officer, Communication Specialist and Program Producer.